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cave in

[keyv-in] / ˈkeɪvˌɪn /


















VERB
implode
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Mr. Krivak suspensefully spaces out the events of the cave-in, interweaving them with the quiet drama of Ondro’s life as a survivor.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Freak rock cave-in. Such a tragedy,” Gary said carelessly.

From Literature

Yes, critics called it a cave-in.

From Barron's

And they do not suggest massive subsidence or a cave-in of the mountain.

From BBC

“Combining this freshly loosened powder with the practically unheard of levels of precipitation created a significant increased risk of cave-in,” the lawsuit said.

From Los Angeles Times